Sketching Masterclass with Rachel Richardson

Heads, Hats and Fascinators

Sketching is a valuable tool in a designer’s arsenal. In this masterclass award-winning milliner, designer and artist Rachel Richardson breaks down the process of drawing hats and heads to help you translate your ideas to paper.

Rachel has a background in Fine Art and Sculpture with over 15 years of experience designing hats and accessories for brands and retailers. She has worked directly with hat manufacturers in China as well as producing her own bespoke hats and collections, giving her extensive knowledge of the hat industry.

You may have seen Rachel’s work on the ‘Sketchbook’ pages of the Hat Magazine, for which she has been a regular contributor.

The power of the sketch to both generate and convey design ideas for hats is at the core of Rachel’s extensive experience which she will share with you in this masterclass.

What You Will Learn

In this course, you will learn:

• Rachel’s tried and tested techniques to effectively draw heads from different angles and hats on heads
• How to create sketchbook pages
• How to draw different types of hat styles

How to develop a handwriting to faithfully convey your ideas (form, texture and trimmings)In addition, the course includes:

• Exercises to help you practice and consolidate your learning
• Practical advice and ideas on how to use your newly developed skill set to engage with your customers.

This on demand course contains approximately 77 minutes of video content accompanied by drawing exercises.